lek
Lek (noun) means the official currency of Albania. Example: “She exchanged euros for lek at the airport.”
How to use lek
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLek most often refers to Albania's currency, or in biology, to a mating display ground for animals such as grouse.
Word forms
lekked past tense, leks plural, leks plural, lek plural, leku plural, lekë plural, leks singular
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She exchanged euros for _____ at the airport.
Etymology
The biology sense comes from Swedish lek, "child's play" (from leka, "to play"); the currency name is unrelated, drawn from Albanian usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does “lek” mean?
The word “lek” means the official currency of Albania. In plain terms, lek most often refers to Albania's currency, or in biology, to a mating display ground for animals such as grouse.
How do you pronounce “lek”?
“Lek” is pronounced lehk (/lɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “lek” in a sentence?
Here is “lek” used in a sentence: “She exchanged euros for lek at the airport.”
What part of speech is “lek”?
“Lek” is a noun.
Where does the word “lek” come from?
The word “lek” comes from Swedish. The biology sense comes from Swedish lek, "child's play" (from leka, "to play"); the currency name is unrelated, drawn from Albanian usage.
How many meanings does “lek” have?
“Lek” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the official currency of Albania.
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